Payment Technologies

Despite a concerted national push towards a digital financial ecosystem, recent data reveals that the vast majority of economic activity in Bangladesh continues to flow through traditional, non-digital channels. In October 2025, an astonishing 65.41% of the country's total transaction value was

For small and medium-sized enterprises, the push toward sustainability has often been perceived as a daunting and costly obligation, a complex landscape of carbon footprints and green regulations that seems detached from the daily realities of running a business. This perception is now being

In a move signaling a deliberate but careful engagement with the rapidly evolving world of financial technology, the Federal Reserve Board has proposed the creation of a new, limited-use special payments account. This "skinny" account, as it has been dubbed, is designed to give federally insured

The European Central Bank is charting a new course for the continent's financial system, embarking on a comprehensive overhaul powered by blockchain and distributed ledger technology (DLT) that moves far beyond simple modernization. This ambitious strategic pivot, driven by the dual imperatives of

The global digital economy, particularly within immersive gaming environments, is expanding at an unprecedented rate, yet it continues to be hampered by the persistent friction of traditional payment systems. As virtual worlds become more complex, the demand for fast, secure, and borderless

In a financial landscape where digital transformation has become the standard for survival, the National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) has successfully elevated its strategy beyond mere adaptation, emerging in 2025 as a formidable force that actively shapes the future of banking in the region. The bank's